The Grammarians by Cathleen Schine

The Grammarians

Cathleen Schine

258 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction historical literary lighthearted reflective medium-paced
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An enchanting, comic love letter to sibling rivalry and the English language.The Grammarians are Laurel and Daphne Wolfe, identical, inseparable redheaded twins who share an obsession with words. They speak a secret "twin" tongue of their own as t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 944 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
funny 48%
emotional 45%
lighthearted 40%
informative 21%
challenging 10%
hopeful 9%
sad 9%
relaxing 7%
adventurous 3%
dark 1%
inspiring 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 10% | N/A: 1% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 32% | No: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 89% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.55

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